HRA Minutes 03-11-1992
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MINUTES
MONTICELLO HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Wednesday, March 11, 1992 - 7:00PM
City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairperson Al Larson, Ben Smith, and Everette
Ellison.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Lowell Schrupp and Tom St. Hilaire.
STAF'F PRESENT:
Ollie Koropchak.
STAFF ABSENT:
Rick Wolfsteller and Jeff O'Neill.
GUESTS PRESENT:
Dr. Charles Ehlen and Mr. Tom Sherer.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Chairperson Larson called the HRA meeting to order at 7:00PM.
2.
CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 12, 1992 HRA MINUTES.
Ben Smith made a motion to approve the February 12, 1992 HRA
minutes, seconded by Everette Ellison. With no additions or
corrections the minutes were approved as written.
3.
CONSIDERATION TO HEAR OF THE POST OFFICE RELOCATION OPTIONS
AND CONSIDERATION TO RECOMMEND SUPPORT.
Chairperson Larson welcomed Dr. Ehlen and Mr. Sherer to the
HRA meeting. On Monday evening, Dr. Ehlen and Mr. Sherer
appeared before the Ci ty Council and received support to
retain the local post office facility at its present downtown
location or at another downtown location. The gentlemen
requested the same endorsement of the HRA.
In 1987 the US Post Office purchased approximately 5 acres
along East 7 Street which was felt to have been purchased in
haste with the anticipation of an overly projected population
growth rate. Speculation is for construction of a new owner-
occupied facility of approximately 7,000 sq ft, however, no
plans have been released by the government.
Dr. Ehlen, owner of the current facility, expressed at one
time construction at the new site was a done deal, however,
the US Government has requested a lease extension on the
current facili ty (lease expires September 30, 1992) which
gives the owner some bargaining power for expansion at the
current site. Dr. Ehlen thinks the US Post Office is open to
working wi th the communi ty particular in light of recent
political issues. If the US Post Office has Monticello's
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relocation expansion as a lesser priority, it seems unlikely
that a construction of a new facility could be completed in
six months. Dr. Ehlen encouraged contacting local Federal
representatives.
Dr. Ehlen, his father, and brothers have approximately 40
building lease contracts with the US Post Office.
Koropchak presented the HRA wi th a map outlining the TIF
Redevelopment District #2 boundaries of which excludes the
current post office. The current building consists of 4,549
sq ft on 25,080 sq ft with a 1991 EMV of $193,900 and taxes of
$6,888.98. With the addition of the Culp and City property to
the west of the current site the new site could be expanded to
a total of 41,415 sq ft and with the addition of the
Hollenbeck property the new site could be expanded to a total
of 52,305 sq ft. The District's life has approximately 15
years remaining and would need to be modified to expand the
boundaries.
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With the assumption the building and site plans complied with
City Ordinance, each HRA member present endorsed support to
retaining the post office at its current downtown location.
Everette Ellison made a motion directing Koropchak to draft a
resolution noting that the HRA recognizes the importance of
the post office to the downtown area as it provides
convenience to both residents and businesses, supports
expansion of the post office at its current facility or at
another downtown location and will consider the use of TIF
assistance. The HRA further suggests that the developer and
the US Post Office work together to explore the possibility of
expanding the downtown facility. The motion was seconded by
Ben Smith and passed unanimously.
Said resolution to be drafted and executed by noon tomorrow.
4.
CONSIDERATION TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL SITES FOR THE COTTEGE HOME
HOUSING CONCEPT.
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After a second tour of potential sites for consideration of
the cottege home housing concepts, the HRA members agreed on
the first si te option: the northerly lots of Block 54
consisting of the Scheif, O'Connor, Kruse (fire), and Bostic
properties. Chairperson Larson informed the HRA that the
Mayor and Mr. O'Neill indirectly supported this area because
of the recent f ire and permi t request. The second si te
option: the southerly lots of Block 55 consisting of the
Anderson, Hollenbeck, Lundborg, and Pratt properties. And the
third option: the soutRagiey2and easterly lots of Block 9
consisting of the Solberg, Gates, Florell, and Decker
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properties; the southwesterly lots of Block 10 consisting of
Straw and Munson properties; and the southerly lots of Block
11 consisting of the Bialke, Schul tz, Huseby, and Allen
properties.
Unlike the HRA's previous attempt to contact property owners
as with the David Ficek development, the HRA suggested hiring
a third party (real estate agent) to contact and negotiate
wi th property owners. Secondly, the HRA considered local
contractors for development of the cottege home housing
concept. The HRA is interested in qual i ty construction.
Developers considered were J. Miller, Michael Bregenzer,
Blonigen Builders, contractor for McCarlund Plaza, Schlief,
Don Lynch, and Bob Peterson, Buffalo. The HRA requested
Koropchak contact Winkelman Builders to first: Ask of their
interest in housing development and second: If not, ask if
Prestige Builders is recognized as quality developer. Also,
Koropchak was to find out the contractor of McCarlund Plaza
development. The HRA noted the importance of confidentiality
regarding the suggested development areas.
5.
CONSIDERATION TO ELECT 1992 HRA OFFICERS.
Tabled for a full HRA representation.
6.
CONSIDERATION OF AN UPDATE ON THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO
CERTIFIED TANK REMOVAL CONTRACTORS.
The HRA acknowledged the enclosed letter drafted and mailed to
six certified tank removal contractors as authorized by
Chairperson Larson and Everette Ellison on March 6. Request
for proposal estimates are due the 27th of March.
7. OTHER BUSINESS.
a. Copy of the Bns February billing - the HRA accepted the
monthly BDS billing.
The HRA requested not to meet on Wednesday during Lent and
suggested March 31 or April 2 as the next HRA meeting date.
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8. ADJOURNMENT.
Chairperson Larson made a motion to adjourn the HRA meeting,
seconded by Everette Ellison, the HRA meeting adjourned at
8:00 PM.
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Ollie Koropchak, HRA Executive Director
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